Game Summary: Kemptville 73’s vs Hawkesbury Hawks
Date: Wednesday February 14th, 2024
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre
Final Score: Kemptville 73’s 1, Hawkesbury Hawks 4
In a showdown between the Hawkesbury Hawks and the Kemptville 73’s at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, the Hawks soared to a convincing 4-1 victory on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Despite a fierce start from both teams, it was Hawkesbury who came out on top.
The first period witnessed Hawkesbury’s early offensive momentum, as Gagne capitalized on a power play opportunity, netting the puck at 8:03 with assists from Billequey and Fournier. Despite Kemptville’s efforts, they found themselves trailing 1-0 as the period concluded, with penalties disrupting their rhythm.
In the second period, Hawkesbury intensified their offensive onslaught. Stubbings widened the gap, scoring at 16:22 with an assist from Skoczylas, amplifying the Hawks’ lead. Shortly after, Gagne struck again on the power play, with assists from Billequey and Fournier, extending the lead to 3-0. The period concluded with another goal from Hawkesbury, as Besner capitalized on a short-handed opportunity at 19:56, leaving Kemptville reeling with a 4-0 deficit.
Despite the uphill battle, Kemptville rallied in the third period, showing resilience as O’Doherty found the back of the net at 5:34, assisted by Trottier. However, it was not enough to stage a comeback against Hawkesbury’s formidable defense.
Throughout the game, both teams showcased their offensive prowess, with shots on goal totaling 26 for Hawkesbury and 36 for Kemptville. Despite Kemptville’s efforts, they struggled to convert on power play opportunities, going 0 for 4, while Hawkesbury capitalized on 2 of 3 chances.
In the end, goaltender Chabot stood tall for Hawkesbury, making 35 saves out of 36 shots, while Biron of Kemptville made 22 saves out of 26 shots. Despite a valiant effort from Kemptville, it was the Hawkesbury Hawks who emerged victorious with a dominant 4-1 performance, showcasing their skill and determination on the ice.
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Game Summary: Kemptville 73’s @ Navan Grads
Date: Sunday February 18th, 2024
Location: Navan Memorial Centre
Final Score: Kemptville 73’s, Navan Grads
In a thrilling match at the Navan Memorial Centre, the Navan Grads edged past the Kemptville 73’s in a close encounter, securing a 3-2 victory in front of their home crowd on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
The first period saw both teams battling fiercely, with neither able to break the deadlock. Despite some intense play, neither side managed to find the back of the net, setting the stage for an exciting match ahead. Kemptville’s Haughian found himself in the penalty box for hooking at the 6:02 mark, but Navan couldn’t capitalize on the power play opportunity.
As the game intensified in the second period, Navan struck first with a power-play goal by Paone, assisted by Roy and Crete, at 5:11. However, Kemptville quickly responded with Rutley netting one past Navan’s goaltender at 6:02, assisted by Melvin and Bennett. The momentum shifted again when Navan’s Savignac scored a shorthanded goal at 8:57, with assists from Crete and Jenken. Despite both teams facing penalties, Navan managed to maintain their lead heading into the final period.
The third period brought more action as Navan’s Johnson extended their lead with a goal at 7:51, assisted by Carpenter and MacDougall. Kemptville fought back with Melvin finding the net on a power play at 12:40, with Esposito and Fennell providing the assists. Despite Kemptville’s late push, Navan held on to their narrow lead until the final buzzer, clinching the hard-fought victory.
In terms of shots on goal, Kemptville fired a total of 37 shots, with 11 in the first period, 12 in the second, and 14 in the third. Navan, on the other hand, managed 43 shots, evenly distributed with 14 in each period. Both teams had their opportunities on the power play, with Kemptville converting one out of three, and Navan also capitalizing on one out of three chances.
Goalie performances were pivotal in the outcome of the game, with Kemptville’s Easter facing 43 shots and making 40 saves, while Navan’s Nelson stopped 35 out of 37 shots, securing the win for his team. Despite Kemptville’s strong effort, Navan’s ultimately secured the victory in a tightly contested match.
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Game Summary: Kemptville 73’s vs Navan Grads
Date: Monday February 19th, 2024
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre
Final Score: Kemptville 73’s 4, Navan Grads 0
The Kemptville 73’s dominated the ice against the Navan Grads in a thrilling match at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. From the opening puck drop, Kemptville displayed a relentless offensive strategy coupled with rock-solid defense.
In the first period, Kemptville set the tempo early with a goal from Bennett, showcasing their offensive prowess and determination to control the game. Despite Navan’s efforts to mount a counterattack, Kemptville’s defense held strong, denying any clear scoring opportunities.
As the game progressed into the second period, Kemptville intensified their offensive pressure, with Wandall netting two impressive goals extending Kemptville’s lead.
The third period saw Kemptville maintain their momentum, with Esposito capitalizing on a power play opportunity to widen the gap even further. Despite Navan’s efforts to mount a comeback, Kemptville’s defense remained resolute, denying any scoring opportunities and effectively shutting down Navan’s offense.
Throughout the game, Kemptville showcased exceptional teamwork, with players like Logue, Shaw, Redmond, and McDougall delivering key assists and plays that contributed to their commanding victory. Additionally, goaltender Biron’s stellar performance, stopping all 36 shots he faced, served as a testament to Kemptville’s defensive prowess and determination to secure the 4-0 shutout victory.
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